HOMECOMING 2026

November 6 – 7 · Together We Welcome

Homecoming 2026 - Together We Welcome - College of the Ozarks

Schedule of Events

Homecoming 2026 schedule of events for Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7. Select to download the full schedule as a PDF.

Tickets & Reservations

Ticket sales end Friday, November 6 at 5:00 p.m. No tickets will be sold on Saturday or at the door.

  • Alumni Association dues – $10 each; $200 lifetime
  • Homecoming Breakfast – $26.00 each
  • Homecoming Celebration Dinner – $25.00 each (please indicate if you wish to be seated with a class reunion year)
  • 5K Run/Walk – $25.00 each (T-shirt size required)
  • 34th Annual Alumni Golf Game – $75.00 per person, two-person scramble; includes cart, two mulligans and lunch
  • Alumni Lake Honor Restoration – a gift of any amount

Reserve online using the unique invitation code enclosed with your mailer, or return the printed form in the business reply envelope.

Register for Homecoming

2026 Meritorious Award Recipients

The 2026 Meritorious Awards will be presented at the Celebration Dinner at 6:00 p.m. on November 7 in The Hook Activities Center. Recipients are chosen based on commitment to the College, leadership, service to others, and career achievements. Our distinguished recipients will also be introduced at the annual Homecoming Breakfast.

Do you know someone who should be nominated to receive a Meritorious Award? Nominate them online.

Dr. C. David Dalton

Dr. C. David Dalton

Distinguished Service to College of the Ozarks

Mr. Josh Marshall '14

Mr. Josh Marshall '14

Distinguished Young Alumnus

Mr. David Schaumburg '05

Mr. David Schaumburg '05

Distinguished Achievement

Mrs. Patricia Turner '84

Mrs. Patricia Turner '84

Distinguished Community Service

Please contact the Alumni Office at 417-690-2208 with any questions.